Alabama's tight end squad is gearing up for a fresh look next season. With Josh Cuevas moving on, the Crimson Tide is on the hunt for a new anchor in their offensive lineup.
Kaleb Edwards, who got more snaps than expected as a freshman last year, could be the one to watch. He's been putting in the work this offseason, focusing on every aspect of his game.
Edwards shared his offseason goals, saying, “Everywhere I can. Blocking.
Technique. Getting better at that.
Routes, seeing the ball in, all of it.” His dedication is clear, and he's determined to make an impact.
The tight ends are under new guidance with Richard Owens stepping in from Louisville. He takes over from Bryan Ellis, who shifted to coaching quarterbacks after Nick Sheridan left for Michigan State.
Edwards noted the change in coaching styles. “Coach Ellis was definitely quarterback-minded, so I learned a bit about how they see things. Now, with Coach Owens, it’s all about tight ends, run-blocking, everything like that.”
Last season, Edwards tallied 11 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. But he’s not the only weapon in Alabama’s arsenal. The team welcomed Oklahoma State transfer Josh Ford, who brings his own set of skills to the table.
Ford, who snagged three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown last season, is already making an impression. Edwards praised him, saying, “He’s been great.
We’ve hung out a couple times. I talk to him every day.
I think he’s gonna be a beast this year. Run-blocking, he’s great.
He’s developing in the pass game.”
Another name to watch is true freshman Mack Sutter, a four-star recruit in the 2026 class. Edwards sees potential in him, too.
“I think he’s gonna be a great player. He’s young.
He’s got a lot of work to do, but so do all of us.”
Marshall Pritchett is another returning talent. The 6-foot-5, 246-pound redshirt sophomore made seven catches for 57 yards last year, mostly contributing on special teams. Edwards is optimistic about Pritchett’s development, especially under Owens’ tutelage.
“He’s doing great,” Edwards said of Pritchett. “He was a big pass-catcher in high school and he’s developed that even more. And just, especially with coach Owens, just developing that run game.”
As Alabama continues its spring practice, all eyes will be on the A-Day scrimmage on April 11 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It’s shaping up to be an exciting season for the Crimson Tide’s tight ends.